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Steak and Mashed Cauliflower

Published
Course Mains
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Main Ingredient Beef
Skill Level Beginner
Servings 1 people
Calories 490kcal
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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • cups cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories490kcalNet carbs5gFat43gProtein21g

Instructions

  • Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season 3 ounces steak with 1 pinch salt and pepper .
  • Cut cauliflower into small florets.
  • Add 1½ cups cauliflower , water, and 1 teaspoon salt to a sauce pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Boil for about  20 minutes or until cauliflower is soft. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan, turn on medium-high heat.
  • Once pan is hot, smoking lightly – gently place steak into hot pan.
  • Let cook on one side for 3 minutes, do not move the steak, if you want a crispy sear.
  • Flip steak over, cook on other side for 3 more minutes.
  • Finish cooking steak to desired temperature in the oven (if your pan is oven safe).
  • Once cauliflower is soft, remove from heat.
  • Pour cauliflower through a colander.
  • Take warm cauliflower and mix together 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon butter , and salt with a whisk.
  • Cut steak and serve on top of cauliflower.
This is a take on steak and mashed potatoes.  Try steamed cauliflower with cream and butter, it’s just as good as mashed potatoes (maybe even better).